Get the Best Coverage and Protection for Your Property

Modern smart security cameras and systems have revolutionized home protection. Never before have there been so many intelligent security options for keeping an eye on your home and property. From smart cameras to sensors and alarms, you can monitor a myriad of things in your home from anywhere with an internet connection.

As with most things, however, implementation can be everything. When it comes to security camera systems for your home, camera placement can mean the difference between catching a problem in real-time versus finding out about it after it's too late. Below are some tips on the best locations for keeping an eagle eye on your Utah property. 

Front Entries

Your main entrance is an obvious area to monitor. Video doorbells are hugely popular, and models like Control4’s new Chime is an excellent choice, with the ability to double as an intercom and smart security camera. Features like programmable motion zones make these cameras discern between movement that matters – like a person at your door ­– versus the movement of tree branches or a passing car. Integration with the Control4 smart home system lets you do other intelligent things like turn off alarms or turn on lights, depending on who is at the door. 

But what if you’re concerned about a perpetrator disabling your video doorbell? You can augment your front door security with a high-mounted camera with a wide field of view and excellent night vision features for a complete picture of your front area. That’s where specialized cameras from vendors like Luma Surveillance come into play. With excellent night vision, HDR, and high frame rate recording, these cameras can capture a level of detail that video doorbells can't. And high frame rate recording allows for smooth slow-motion playback that may be critical to piecing together the details of an event. 

Perimeter Protection

Defend the perimeters of your property with high-mounted, tamper-resistant cameras mounted under eaves or other locations of your house structure. Many intruders look for easy entries in less-trafficked areas of your house, like the French doors to a side or back patio that have less visibility to neighbors and passersby. A combination of wide-angle cameras and more targeted bullet models for the entry can build a complete monitoring view for these areas.  

Another popular area for intrusion is your garage. Garage side doors and windows often present prime targets for burglars as they are poorly lit and have low visibility on your property. Unlike cameras inside your home where you might be concerned about the privacy factor, a camera inside your garage is an excellent security tool. The latest cameras have advanced night vision and object detection capabilities so that you can get notified only for real intrusions versus the pesky mouse taking up residence in the garage. 

Entry Gates

Do you have an entry gate to the driveway of your property in Park City or the surrounding areas? A security camera installation can serve many purposes to monitor that important entrance. A camera with two-way audio can alert you to a visitor and let you converse with them before opening the gate. You can train cameras to pick up license plates for detection by advanced AI features for added security. Combination camera/keypad systems allow for coded entry while taking an image of every visitor. And with remote monitoring, you can check out anyone that came up to your gate while you're at home or away.

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These are only three out of many ways to protect your home with security camera systems. Show & Tell AV Solutions can take you through all the security options for your Utah home. Just give us a call at (801) 444-3200, fill out our contact form, or chat with us below – we look forward to working with you!